Tonight! Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 7pm
La Rondine
US: June 25, 2014, 7 pm (local time)
Puccini’s achingly beautiful score charmingly conveys the plight of Magda (the “swallow” of the title), who unexpectedly finds true love with the handsome young Ruggero. But their idyllic life comes to a premature end as she is haunted by the fear that her checkered past will ruin his future. Opera stars (and former true-life spouses) Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna portray Puccini’s star-crossed lovers. Nicholas Joël’s production features elegant and sophisticated art-deco sets that contribute to the dazzling stage picture.
Original transmission: Saturday, January 10, 2009
Approximate runtime: 2 hours
~ALL LINKS ARE LIVE~
This week on Rhode Island Public television,
WSBE: (Comcast 294, Cox 808, Full Channel 109, and Verizon 478)
Giuseppi Verdi's
FALSTAFF
FALSTAFF - An undisputed master of Verdi's final comic masterpiece,
James Levine conducts Robert Carsen's acclaimed production, the first new Met
Falstaff since 1964. Ambrogio Maestri sings the role of the blustery Sir John
Falstaff, opposite an ensemble cast.
http://www.metoperafamily.org/opera/falstaff-verdi-tickets.aspx?utm_source=Falstaff&utm_medium=FB&utm_campaign=1314_SS
and
Watch James Levine and the company rehearse Falstaff
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This is the performance that was sold out; many of us, me included, did not get to see it!
OPERA ON WGBH TV
THIS WEEK!
MET IN HD *
Puccini's
La Bohème
Puccini’s moving story of young love is the most performed opera in Met history—and with good reason. Anita Hartig stars as the frail Mimì in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic production, with Vittorio Grigolo in the role of her passionate lover, Rodolfo.
CLICK ON THE LINK: http://www.metoperafamily.org/opera/boheme-puccini-tickets
| Friday 6/27/14 9:00 PM WGBH 2 | Saturday 6/28/14 2:00 AM WGBX 44 |
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| La Boheme | La Boheme |
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Rosie’s Corner
It's finally here!
Celebrate
Opera Lovers of RI's Fourth Anniversary with us!
Opera Lovers of RI's Fourth Anniversary with us!
Noon,
Saturday, June 28, 2014
June 25, 2010, I published my first blog entry. It has been great fun and a tremendous learning experience for me; truly a labor of love. I hope it has been fruitful for you as well. In celebration of this anniversary, four years without missing a single week, I am inviting you to join us for a "Dutch treat" lunch at Gourmet House on Hope St. The prices are very reasonable and has a sizable menu that includes Chinese and Thai selections. You can check the menu online.
(I wish I could offer to give a free banquet but I don't make any money from the blog and my day job can't subsidize it.)
Come and meet other local opera lovers.
Please send me an RSVP:
RSVP to me: drpegueros@gmail.com
(We had to change the location because Asian Palace closed down unexpectedly. We do not know if the shutdown is permanent.)
Directions to Gourmet House: (half a block south of the Hope St. CVS)
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WATCH PLÁCIDO DOMINGO LIVE FROM CHILE ON JULY 7
WATCH PLÁCIDO DOMINGO LIVE FROM CHILE ON JULY 7
Placido Domingo continues to be a world ambassador for opera having recently conducted a concert in London and a recently announced concert in Madrid on June 25. But before he sings at the World Cup (and returns to LA Opera for La Traviata this fall) he's making a stop in Chile to sing with Verónica Villarroel (Florencia in Florencia en el Amazonas) on July 7 @ 1900hrs. The event will be streaming live on www.municipal.cl. Save the date and mark your calendar! (Chile is in the same time zone as the Eastern U.S., so 7pm))
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OPERA ON THE INTERNET
WITH
DAVE D' AGUANNO
Some of the highlights for this coming Saturday (June
28) on internet radio include the broadcast on NPR of Dvorak's
"Rusalka" which was performed this past February in Chicago, as NPR
continues with its series of broadcasts from the 2013/2014 season at Lyric
Opera of Chicago.
Also on Saturday's schedule is a relatively rare
opportunity to hear one of the lesser-known operas of Richard Strauss: namely,
"Daphne" in a performance from Toulouse which took place earlier this
month (June 15). This one will be broadcast on French Radio.
In a lighter vein, what is probably Franz Lehar's most
popular work -- "The Merry Widow" -- will be receiving a LIVE
broadcast from Turin (Italy). You can catch this one on RAI.
Then on Monday, June 30, BBC's Radio 3 will be
broadcasting a performance from English National Opera of Berlioz's
"Benvenuto Cellini." Currently being performed this month at ENO, the
opera showcases the voice of tenor Michael Spyres in the lead role. Not having
sung at the Met, Spyres has been making a name for himself all over Europe in
recent years. Worth checking out, IMO.
Enjoy!
DAVE
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SUMMER MET – LIVE in HD
Summer encore Schedule
This summer, in select theaters, enjoy encore performances from the award-winning Live in HD series of movie theater presentations. All encore performances will be shown at 7 pm local time. Summer HD Encore dates vary by location, so please check with your local movie theater for all details.
Otello
US: July 9, 2014, 7 pm (local time)In Verdi’s retelling of Shakespeare’s towering tragedy, Renée Fleming gives a captivating performance as the innocent Desdemona, a role long considered one of her calling cards. As the title hero, Johan Botha, delivers an imposing portrayal of a proud warrior brought down by jealousy, and Falk Struckmann is thrilling as the villainous Iago.Original transmission: Saturday, October 27, 2012Approximate runtime: 2 hours, 45 minutesThe Enchanted Island
US: July 16, 2014, 7 pm (local time)A contemporary take on the 18th-century genre of the pastiche, this delightful Baroque fantasy brings together some of the greatest arias and ensembles by Handel, Vivaldi, Rameau, Purcell, and other composers, with a new English libretto by Jeremy Sams, inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The all-star cast is headed by David Daniels as Prospero, Joyce DiDonato as Sycorax, Danielle de Niese as Ariel, Luca Pisaroni as Caliban, and the legendary Plácido Domingo as Neptune. William Christie conducts this dazzling world-premiere production.Original transmission: Saturday, January 21, 2012Approximate runtime: 3 hours, 15 minutesAdditional Broadcasts
These broadcasts will be screened in select locations only and the screening dates are chosen by the theaters. Please contact your local theater to check availability and dates.Roméo and Juliette
Check local listingsThe world’s most famous love story comes to operatic life with superstars Anna Netrebko and Roberto Alagna as the star-crossed young couple. Their performances brought audiences to their feet in both the opera house and in movie theaters. Gounod’s ultra-sensual interpretation of Shakespeare also features Nathan Gunn as Mercutio and Plácido Domingo on the podium.Original transmission: Saturday, December 15, 2007Approximate runtime: 3 hoursLa Fanciulla del West
Check local listingsPuccini’s musical vision of the American West is vividly brought to life in the Met’s atmospheric production. Deborah Voigt is Minnie, the “girl of the golden west” and owner of a bar in a Californian mining camp. Marcello Giordani sings Dick Johnson, the bandit-turned-lover hunted by the cynical sheriff Jack Rance (Lucio Gallo), who wants Minnie for himself. Complete with whiskey-drinking cowboys, gunplay, a poker game, and a snowstorm, La Fanciulla del West is Puccini at his most colorful.* Only available for streaming in the US at this time.Original transmission: Saturday, January 8, 2011Approximate runtime: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Summertime...
makes us feel like singing!
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| Maestro Edward Markward |
Fun Summer Sing!
Join us for a fun summer sing on Wednesday, July 23rd at 7 PM at the air-conditioned American Legion Hall, 7 Legion Way, Cranston, RI. All singers and want to be singers are welcome for a run through of the Chichister Psalms by Leonard Bernstein and John Rutter's Gloria. Music will be provided. $10 suggested donation. Bring a friend. Always a fun event.
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2014 Summer Season
La Traviata
by Verdi
by Verdi
July 18 and 20, 2014
Columbus Theatre - 270 Broadway, Providence, RI
Featuring:
Natalie Polito, Giovanni Formisano, Rene de la Garza, Jason Connell,
Felicia Gavilanes, Ian Pomerantz, Jason Shealy
Director: Nathaniel Merchant
Musical Director: Anthony Torelli
Costumes: Everett Hoag
Tickets: $35; $60
Available now — Call 401-331-6060 to Order
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The Mikado
by Gilbert and Sullivan
by Gilbert and Sullivan
Featuring:
Michael DiMucci, Allison Pohl, Andy Papas, Jason Shealy, Ian Pomerantz,
Arielle Rogers, Christopher Davey, Roselin Osser, Aimee-Rose Willett
Costumes: Everett Hoag
August 8, 9, 10, 2014
Columbus Theatre - 270 Broadway, Providence, RI
Tickets: $35; $60
Available now — Call 401-331-6060 to Order
August 13, 2014
Blithewold Mansion and Gardens - 101 Bristol Ferry Road, Bristol, RI
Tickets: $35
Discount available for Blithewold members
Available now — Call 401-331-6060 to Order
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The Met
Saturday afternoon radio broadcast is
on hiatus until December
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